Considering a Swap, Few Questions (Swappers Help Please) Options

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

I'm finally considering a swap. I'm a lot more interested in rally and autoX racing than drag. If I do the swap, I'd like to do the AWD set up some time in the future, but not right away. One of my questions is, can I have a 3sgte with a reliable 300hp? Another is, were can I get a good clip? Third is, do I have to get parts from the dealer everytime something breaks, or would it be okay for me use mr2 parts on a JDM 3sgte. Thanks for the input everyone.

EDIT: Just to clear a little bit up. I know what it's going to detail to do the awd set up. I've been a member for a good bit and I've done a fare amount of research. I'm also most likely going with stand-alone engine management, but this might not be right away. The questions that I've asked aren't talked about very much, or at all. I could be wrong on that though, it might be that I'm just not searching correctly.

This post has been edited by Bigmeanbulldog55: Jun 9, 2005 - 3:02 PM

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

I'm finally considering a swap.  I'm a lot more interested in rally and autoX racing than drag.  If I do the swap, I'd like to do the AWD set up some time in the future, but not right away.  One of my questions is, can I have a 3sgte with a reliable 300hp? 
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Yes

Another is, were can I get a good clip?
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Look at the sticky.

Third is, do I have to get parts from the dealer everytime something breaks, or would it be okay for me use mr2 parts on a JDM 3sgte.
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Most Mr2 parts are the same.
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So how high can I run the horsepower with everyday reliability?

I looked at the sticky, it's been there along time, and just because it's up there doesn't mean it's correct. I wanted to get some info from people who have ordered clips and what they thought of the companies.

It's good to know that most mr2 parts are the same, but what are the ones that aren't?

[jgreening]

So how high can I run the horsepower with everyday reliability?

I looked at the sticky, it's been there along time, and just because it's up there doesn't mean it's correct.  I wanted to get some info from people who have ordered clips and what they thought of the companies.

It's good to know that most mr2 parts are the same, but what are the ones that aren't?
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Stock like reliability? You can't. Once you start to modify your car, your reliability decreases. However, I would stay if you stay under horsepower levels consistent with the stock fuel system, your reliability will be reasonable. For the 2nd gen, that is 250-275whp. For the 3rd gen, its 300-325whp.